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2 February 2018, 09:59 AM | #1 |
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Thoughts on the panerai 562 as a first panerai
Good morning gentlemen,
I am a big fan of rolex but lately I seem to be attracted to panerai. I have a chance to acquire a new 562 but I am on the fence about it. I am not really careful with my watches and I love wearing them in all the time. My rolex watches have held up quite well and even cosmetically there are no really large marks on them despite having had a few close calls. I wonder if the 562, being made of titanium, will wear as well? I have read conflicting statements about how titanium watches hold their own against scratches (some say they scratch easily, while others claim “self healing” properties) so I thought I ask the group what their experience has been. This will be my first panerai and I would like this to be a keeper. Cheers, Carlos |
2 February 2018, 12:16 PM | #2 |
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I have four titanium dive watches,and they mark very easily. Never noticed any type of healing, other than so many scratches that you have all areas scratched.
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2 February 2018, 03:41 PM | #3 |
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The Ti and chocolate dial make for a great combo, IMO.
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2 February 2018, 04:39 PM | #4 |
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True!
Few monthes ago I had the chance to buy a PAM 351, Ti, Chocolate Dial, Gold Hands. I got immediately addicted.
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2 February 2018, 08:38 PM | #5 |
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I have a 562, and i love it, especially the weight when compared to steel...
Being titanium I thought it would be more tough and difficult to scratch, and I actually think it is, but it might just be more visual due to the brushed finish of the watch, vs the polished steel Anyhow for me it’s a great watch, and i would buy it again today if i had to... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I have owned numerous watches made of titanium and have never had an issue with excessive wear or damage. I enjoy the weight and change up from SS or PM. With that said be careful in your purchase of a Panerai. The market is very soft on the trade values or private sale. Without a significant discount of 20-25% on a new watch or at least 40% off the retail price on a slightly used watch you will get your feelings hurt when you go to move the watch.
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3 February 2018, 01:24 AM | #7 |
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The 562 is in the top 3 or 4 of my favorite watches. The brown dial really is awesome in person.
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3 February 2018, 03:53 AM | #8 |
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I have some titanium watches from a couple different brands and have had no issues with any of them. I've owned my 615 for some time, wear it regularly in rotation, and it has barely a mark on it. My personal experience is that Ti holds up very well.
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3 February 2018, 09:51 AM | #9 |
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between SS and titanium which would look better after a year?
Thank you gentlemen for all the insights . If it were a choice between stainless steel and titanium which would you choose? I know that titanium is lighter but as far as its ability to take on wear and tear, which would look better after a year? I ask because I also found a 2 year old 112 available for around 2 thousand USD less. Although I do like the choco dial and lightness of the 562, I know that many panerai enthusiasts regard the 112 highly.
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3 February 2018, 09:59 AM | #10 |
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I had a 111 & 112 many years ago and now have the 560. I love the 8 day movement and “8 Days” writing on the dial. I say go for the 560 or 562.
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5 February 2018, 01:18 PM | #13 |
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I think titanium 44mm luminor wears very well. but I would stay away from them if you like your watch in LNIB condition all the times. Titanium does pick up scratches easier than SS.
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5 February 2018, 07:13 PM | #14 |
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it's done!
thank you all. I have made a decision - watch out for a new thread
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